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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 06, 1919

Page

4

Acton Mee Ineo's Thursday Issue in Ontario

The paper printed every Thursday from the Iso Passa building in Acton Ontario. Subscriptions cost 1.50 per year in advance with charges for the United States. Ad rates include 10 cents per thousand for first insertion and 1 cent per word for subsequent insertions. Display ads for 109 inches or more run 16 cents per inch per insertion. Editor IL P Moore.

Acton Mee Ineo Io Iso Passa Utreat Acton Ontario Prica Pontago Ty United Statos Adventiseng Latig

Wheat Price Fixing Proposals Stir Washington Debate

Canadian and U S farmers face wheat price policy as grain dealers urge a guaranteed 2.20 per bushel for 1919 and sale at world market price to consumers, claiming a roughly 1.25 average. They warn the plan would cost the government about 1.25 million dollars but prevent artificial pricing. The issue affects farmers and consumers in both nations.

Canada United States House Agricultural Committee Washington

Navy League leaflets highlight Canada naval policy and duties

A set of leaflets from the Navy League of Canada outlines the navy and merchant marine roles, urging Canadians to become informed before the Dominion Government's naval policy proposal. The material is described as succinct, interesting, and essential for patriotic citizens. The collection features insights from statesmen, educators, historians, and nautical experts.

Navy League of Canadas Canada Dominion

Provincial Legislature Opens With Broad Programme

The legislature began its session with ceremonial pomp. The throne speech outlined a wide agenda including women’s seats, mothers’ pensions, school legislation amendments, housing, Hydro development, and liquor law changes under the Ontario Tem perance Act. Premier Hearst and cabinet are expected to oppose the liquor proposals.

Hearst Manly

Peace Parks for Children Memorial Idea for Soldiers Heroes

A proposed Peace Park for the town’s children, advocated by ex-Chairman Robt. Scott, aligns with national moves to honor soldiers. The Ottawa Horticultural Society backs co operation with playground groups to create parks that foster unselfishness and better surroundings for future citizens.

Robt. Scott Board of Education Globe Ottawa —Horticultural Society Canada

Industrial and Economic Re-Organization

A Manitoba reader notes an article by A E Smith on sharing profits with workers and broad democratic participation in industry. The piece argues for a new industrial order replacing wealth concentration with wider employee involvement and economic political power.

A. E. Smith Brandon Man

Coincidental Liberal Leader Name Hints at Rail Bonus Ties

The Guelph Mercury comments that the new Liberal leader’s name blends the famed D D Mann and Sir Wm Mackenzie, implying shrewdness in securing government rail bonuses. It suggests Mackenzie’s Scots heritage may aid preserving Canada’s funds for coal needs.

K. D. Mackenzie D. D. Mann Wm. Mackenzie Canada Guelph Mercury

France General Pou Leaves Floral Tribute to Laurier in Ottawa Grave

General Pou of France placed a wreath on Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s grave in Notre Dame Cemetery Ottawa praising the Canadian statesman. The report notes evolving women voters and ongoing mili tary liquor controls, plus European purchases from Canada and future trade ties. It also covers housing shortages in Acton, militia grave photography, farmers stock judging classes, a proposed Dominion Public Health Department and Ontario motor league amendments.

Canada Pou France Sir Wilfrid Laurier Notre Dame Ottawa Dominion Department of Public Health House of Commons Dominion

Oakville notices and local moving letters report

The Oakville column notes residents moving to Toronto and California returns. Mr and Mrs Stoneards Hart family welcomed a homecoming with decorations. Mrs Alarka hosts a festive home, and Elisabeth Honinon widow J M Robinson dies in Hamilton. Remains transported by motor for town funeral.

Oakeville Mee Toronto Returna California Sogle Marka Alarka Elieaveth Honinon Interov J. Af. Robinson Hamilton Oakville Intermont

Council Decides to Build Bridge at Hornby Presbyterian Church

The County Council approved expenditures to construct a new bridge on the road near Hornby Presbyterian Church and to straighten the curve to prevent future incidents. The project cost was around $1,200. Local lodge L.C.105 hosted a social event on February 21 inviting members and families. Lodge members presented rings to Bro. Bradley and Pte. Stoutt. Pro. Robinson and Pte. Stoutt received rings earlier. Wreaths were given in memory of Bro. Howard C. Robinson who died in action.

Chuncil Hum Hornby Presbyterian Chural Crea L.C.1 Jtaroboy Tiree Nordlera Hert Hradley T. E. Hobinson Pte. Stoutt P.C.M. W. J. Lindsay Lodge Sorgt Pte Stoutt Royal Archinalgnia Pro Hobinson Ure Lindsay Bro Howard C. Robinson

Milton Men Return and Real Estate Moves Stir Local News

Pro Armour and Cadet Jack Mills came home last week while J A Quarke Andrews and ex County Treasurer sell real estate by auction. George Mann seeks a position at King Edward Motel in Toronto. Walter Mews visits family from Revelstoke B C. D Anderson reopens Milton Foundry after return from Toronto. Geo Altzeer sells farm and plans to move to Milton. Jan Marshall of Nelson buys a house at Hugh and Queen Streets. J C Willmott to occupy new corner property formerly owned by Inte ec.

HW. Armour Jack Mills Quarke Andrew George A. Mann McGlohon King Edward Motel Toronto Walter Mews Revelstoke B. C Mother Dews D. Andrruon Mitton Foundry, Machine and Tool Co Geo. BE. Altzeer N. Lawrence Milton Eto Wm. Galloway Court Street Jan. Marshall Nelson Hugh and Queen Streets Inte Ec J. C. Willmott Champlon

Community Notices and Events From Local Meetings

Mr John L Moore took a motor trip to Burlington last Wednesday. Mr J L Seallo's name last Thursday was well attended and a success. Alex Livingstone plans a trip to Halifax to meet his daughter. An address to the young people by Bir H P Moore of Acton on Character Building was enjoyed. Next Thursday the Busy Bees will hold a novelty social at Mr Winfield's home. J W Campbell, son of Colin Campbell of Emquesing, formerly professor at Weasley Colleges Winnipeg, went overseas as a Sergeant in the IGA. He now teaches mathematics at the Khaki University of Canada, with headquarters in London, expected to run until next June.

John L. Moore Burlington J. L. Seallo Alex. Livingstone Halifax Slater Hom Bir H. P. Moore Acton Winfield J. W. Campbell Colin Campbell Emquesing Weasley Colleges Winnipeg IGA Khaki University of Canada London

Local Industrial Accidents and Society Events Noted

A week reports a painful accident at the tie brick works with a worker sustaining injuries. The piece also lists upcoming sermons at local churches, a Sunday address, and notices of household effects and a gala program at a society meeting, including an impromptu debate on spending.

BL Hayward Cuibele

Local notices and community updates from Nelson township

Mr. Marry F Allen of Winnipeg visits with his parents. IL EL Wilson sells his four and feed business to B C Tuck with change March 10. Bryce Anderson and Milan Iblen Anderson visit Monge. Voters urged to read the Hydeo bylaw agrement before March 15. Jed Parking injured while splitting pine. operates at Hamilton Hospital. Quinton family mourns Spanish flu death of Harry Quinton age 18. 1912 town officials appointed including Jas S Allen clerk at 80 per month and Leo J Smith town constable at 1000 per year. Bonny Place home welcomes return of Mr and Mrs Vol Hor Kinny’s two sons from the front. Cadet Virgil Hopkins and Trent Hopkins arrive home from service. Canada glad to have them back.

Marry F. Allen Winnipeg Jed Parking Nelson Township Jas Allen John McKelth Bower Alfred Cripps Leo J. Smith W. C. Kearns Bell N. Graham Phil Ileut Virgil Hopkins C. A Trent Hopkins Canada

Fragmented OCR Text From Montreal Page

Fragmentary lines mention names and places with unclear context. The text includes scattered phrases like Montreal and Libyan references, but lacks coherent events or identifiable persons, yielding a damaged clipping style with minimal actionable facts.

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